Man driving wrong way on I-565 may have had diabetic reaction

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- A man who caused a wreck by driving the wrong way on I-565 in Huntsville Friday night may have been suffering from a diabetic reaction due to low blood sugar, Huntsville Police Department spokesman Harry Hobbs said Saturday.

Hobbs said toxicology results are pending on Lee Thomas Mayne, 65, who was driving east in the westbound lanes of I-565 at 10:14 p.m. when he struck three cars near the Oakwood Avenue exit. Six people were taken to Huntsville Hospital, including Pranika Saiyasith, 24, who received life-threatening injuries. She remained in critical condition Saturday night, Hobbs said.

The wreck remains under investigation, and it is possible Mayes could face charges, Hobbs said.

"Our department wants to encourage anybody with a pre-existing medical condition to ensure you take all precautions or medications prior to operating a motor vehicle," Hobbs said.